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Use Caution When Buying Used Baby Furniture: Money Saving Ideas For Buying Children’s Furniture and Cribs

Hand-me-downs are a wonderful way for a family to save money when expecting a new child. Amish treasures are so durable it is expected they will passed from generation to generation, but use caution when buying many used items for children. While most pieces of furniture are fine to buy used or to share with friends and family as needs change, children’s furniture is an exception to many of the used furniture rules. Particularly, with baby cribs, you must be very careful, checking that the bars are not too far apart or that a small child could fall between the slats and choke. The government sets monitored standards for danger and choke hazards with toys and furniture that may change as designs change. What was previously thought to be safe may now be found unsafe.

All cribs sold in the U.S. are supposed to meet certain crib safety standards. For now, the standards are voluntary. Remember, that it is recommended that the crib slats have no more than 2-3/8″ space between them. A visual guide would be each gap is about as wide as a soda can. Access decorative cut-outs in the headboard and footboard as these also may pose a safety hazard. Corner crib posts should not be higher than 1/16″.

Amish made kid’s items offer unique wooden furniture, hand-crafted, with heirloom quality flair. Each piece can be finished in one of their delightful custom stains and protected with kid resistant ARESISTOVAR finish. The Amish children and baby furniture section has the cradle, conversion crib, changing table, chest of drawers and adult or child sized rocker, creating a child’s room that is a dream come true. Amish furnishings hold a timeless beauty that will last for generations. With the crib that converts from crib to daybed to twin, you have invested wisely in years of usability.

Before purchasing or accepting a used crib, check it over carefully to be sure the savings are not being spent at the cost of your baby’s safety. Your search for what is elegant and safe to use in your nursery or to give as a treasured and valued baby shower gift begins and ends here in rooms that are designed with one thing in mind - your happy, healthy children. The modern day Amish craftsman is manufacturing furniture that will close the gap between the craftsmanship and master carpentry of long ago and mass produced baby furniture. Factories may offer expertise in speed and even low costs, but the attractive and perfect nature of the Amish products serve to highlight the integrity of the Amish life.

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